defining the practice
the practice in practice
situating Shared reading in the PK-2 Classroom
BEFORE Reading
Make predictions based on the cover. Conduct a Picturewalk. Activate interest without TELLING the book. |
DURING Reading
First reading for enjoyment, though may pause to consider predictions.
Model reading with phrased fluency. Invite students to join in when ready. |
AFTER Reading
Take turns reading sections.
Make further connections to student thinking regarding the text. |
Analyzing the practice
These video clips demonstrate how shared reading might be used in the classroom. Each video uses a different structure (big book vs. individual copies) and focuses on different learning goals. Consider how the learning goals impact the selection of text.
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On your own or with a partner, review the following video clips on shared reading and follow the protocol below to take notes. As you work through the materials, consider how shared reading might be a useful practice to support English Language Learners?
applying the practice
It's important to frame the selection of shared reading texts within authentic classroom settings, as they should respond to relevant learning goals and interests of students. If you don't have a classroom to situate this activity in, consider selecting a learning goal that could help to frame your text selection. (Feel free to use the Common Core if it would help to identity a potential learning goal). Once you have your goal, review the following resources for support to select an appropriate text.
McCracken and McCracken (1995) provide a useful list of advice for selecting shared reading texts that you might consider in selecting a text to complete this activity:
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Alison (2018), blogging at Learning at the Primary Pond, shares the following approach by asking:
"What teaching opportunities does the text present?"
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Once you have selected a learning goal and text, take some time to develop your planning document. When you are ready, take turns leading shared reading in your group!
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